Understanding the Weimar Republic and Marxism in History - Study Guide

Table of Contents • Marxism 11.26 • Marxism 11.27 • Stages of History 11.28 • Russian Revolution 11.29 • Stalinism 12.03 • Weimar Republic 12.10 MAKE UP WORK 12.10

Weimar Republic ___12.10 Agenda: • Do Now • Notes • Video • Readings • TTL

Treaty of Versailles (1918) • Armistice (peace treaty) ending WWI • Humiliating for Germany: • territorial losses • reparations • restrictions on military • German politicians who negotiate/sign armistice become hated/popular politicians in Germany

Weimar Republic • New gov’t in Germany following WWI. • slightly leftist (slightly Marxist) • Blamed for Germany’s defeat. • Struggles to put down leftist (Marxist) revolutionaries. • Social inequality skyrockets; hyperinflation occurs

Hyperinflation • Prices rise so drastically money becomes worthless after WWI • 12 eggs: $3.99 • 12 eggs (hyperinflation): $3,000,000 • CAUSES: • Reparations • weak economy - lack of confidence in gov’t or banks

Adolf Hitler • Soldier in German Army during WWI • Mein Kampf: autobiography that he publishes

Partner Classwork • Get into groups of 3 and read the three articles. Share out and explain each term/concept to your partners. • Do NOT copy  50% for copied notes

Understanding the Weimar Republic and Marxism in History - Study Guide

Understanding the Weimar Republic and Marxism in History - Study Guide

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